Circus Stories of Gravity & Other Myths
For many years, the festival La Strada Graz and Cirque Noël have shared a deep connection with the Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, united by their passion for innovative and experimental approaches to contemporary circus. The extraordinary artistic expression, creativity, and humor of this exceptional ensemble captivate audiences around the world, leaving them spellbound.
Around the turn of the year, Gravity & Other Myths will present not one but two productions on the stage of the Orpheum Graz as part of Cirque Noël: the internationally acclaimed The Mirror and their brand-new work 10.000 Hours, co-produced with Cirque Noël. Both productions are marked by stunning staging, acrobatic virtuosity, and innovative multimedia concepts accompanied by live music.
Around Christmas, The Mirror delves into the omnipresent entertainment industry, posing the poignant question: what does true authenticity mean in our digital age?
As we ring in the New Year, 10.000 Hours offers a powerful reflection on the countless hours of practice and dedication required to master extraordinary skills – the very skills that leave us in awe as we watch them perform on stage.
Get your tickets for Cirque Noël 2024/25:
The Mirror and 10.000 Hours
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Founded in 2009 in Adelaide, South Australia, by young acrobats Lachlan Binns, Jasha Boyce, Elliot Zoerner, Jacob Randell, and Martin Schreiber, Gravity & Other Myths creates works that explore the intricacies of human relationships.
Since their premiere of A Simple Space at Cirque Noël in 2017, the festival has accompanied the company on their artistic journey. Together with La Strada Graz, several co-productions have been brought to life and performed in Graz.
The ensemble delves deeply into the multifaceted elements of contemporary circus, approaching it as an innovative, genre-defying art form. Their productions seamlessly merge music, video art, and lighting design, resulting in masterpieces of stagecraft. Unmistakably inspiring, authentic, and always one step ahead of gravity, Gravity & Other Myths continues to redefine the boundaries of what circus can be.
